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Sustainable IT top tips

Simple, practical ways to reduce the environmental impact of your IT estate - from device management to cloud optimisation.
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Smarter device choices

Extend lifespan, reduce waste and get more value from your hardware.

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Extend device lifecycles

Keep devices in use longer through upgrades, repairs and maintenance, helping reduce waste and maximise value from existing assets.

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Choose energy-efficient hardware

Prioritise devices with strong energy ratings and low-power components to help reduce energy consumption throughout their lifecycle.

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Enable power management settings

Use sleep modes, power-saving settings and automated policies to reduce unnecessary energy usage across devices.

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Reduce printing and paper use

Shift to digital workflows where possible to minimise unnecessary printing, reduce paper consumption and improve efficiency.

Optimise infrastructure, cloud and data

Reduce energy consumption across servers, cloud platforms and data workloads.

  • Virtualise servers
  • Move to greener cloud providers
  • Reduce unnecessary data storage
  • Optimise software efficiency
  • Improve data centre cooling and airflow
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Build sustainable habits

Encourage hybrid and remote working

Reduce commuting-related emissions.

Use renewable energy where possible

Power operations using renewable electricity.

Recycle e-waste responsibly

Use certified providers to dispose of equipment safely.

Educate employees on sustainable IT

Promote energy-saving behaviours across teams.

Implement sustainable procurement policies

Work with suppliers who meet sustainability standards.

Monitor and measure your carbon footprint

Track energy use, emissions and lifecycle data to identify improvements.

Whether you're reviewing devices, optimising infrastructure or building a broader sustainability strategy, we can help you identify practical next steps.

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